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 Favoring Concubines and Destroying Wives? I Refuse to be the Mistress of this Marquis' Mansion

 Chapter 195: 

Adopt 

"What's wrong, Miss?" Yunwan returned from Old Madam Lin's room with a somewhat troubled expression.

Xiruo was clueless about what had happened.

Once Yunwan and Xiruo were back in their room with the door closed, she said, "The Master is just too..."

Too foolish!

Old Madam Lin merely fabricated a little lie to test Lin Huabin, and he spilled everything. It was just a burnt piece of calligraphy! Couldn't he have come up with a better excuse?

Yunwan said lightly, "Old Madam Lin knows that I am Master Zhao's illegitimate daughter."

Xiruo fell silent for a moment.

Yunwan continued, "Bring paper and pen. This needs to be reported to the Prince."

Xiruo went to fetch the items, while Yunwan massaged her temples. The situation had now become unpredictable for her.

"Don't worry too much, Miss. Old Madam Lin isn't a fool. Even if she knows more, she won't speak recklessly," Xiruo reassured her.

Yunwan poured clear water into the inkstone and ground the ink herself.

"Although I don't want to publicize my background, I'm not worried about Old Madam Lin spreading my story," Yunwan explained.

Xiruo was confused. "Then what are you worried about?"

Yunwan replied calmly, "Moving into the Lin Manor wasn't difficult for me. Master Zhao sent me her in exchange of a favor,  favor to the Master Lin Huabin. A silver shop or a tavern would be enough to repay him."

"But Old Madam Lin is much more cunning than the Master. Once she realizes that it's the Prince's intention, it becomes a matter involving the Prince and the Lin family."

The significance changes.

Xiruo understood, "You're afraid that the Lin family might seek favors in the future? In that case, things like silver shops and taverns won't be enough to repay them."

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That's exactly what Yunwan meant.

"I'm not opposed to repaying favors. Old Madam Lin is a sensible person." Otherwise, she wouldn't have become warmer towards her immediately.

"But with so many people in the Lin family, it's hard to predict what might happen in the future," Yunwan continued. She used to be the mistress of a household and was accustomed to thinking ahead.

Yunwan sighed, "It's easier to deal with people like the Master Lin Huabin and the Madam Zheng."

Xiruo thought for a moment and remarked, "Miss, you really know how to scold people."

Yunwan smiled in response.

After sending a letter to Qi Lingheng, Yunwan began tidying up her room in Bi Xi Ting. She instructed Cuiqin, "Find all the maids who helped clean my room and bring them here."

"Yes."

After half an hour of questioning, Yunwan confirmed how the paper had leaked out.

The maids were innocent and terrified. One of them tried to defend herself, "Miss, I just did as usual, sending out all the dirty things in the courtyard for disposal..."

At that time, Yunwan and Xiruo had already left, and Cuiqin had not arrived yet.

The place where the items were taken for disposal in the backyard was managed by Zhao Mama.

When requested by Fan Mama,  Zhao Mama would dig through the ash heap and hand over the items.

The maids were in tears.

Yunwan spoke gently, "Get up. I'm not here to punish you."

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The maid wiped her face, thinking she was going to be punished.

Yunwan instructed Cuiqin, "From now on, when managing my belongings, you must be as vigilant as this. Without my orders, not even a piece of paper should leave this place."

Cuiqin, being clever, thought for a moment and replied, "I understand. In the future, not even a single thread in your room should pass without my notice."

Yunwan nodded, deciding not to delve further into the matter.

"Bi Xi Ting is quite large, and it's inevitable for anyone to overlook things. Cuiqin, you need to learn how to use the maids and manage them," Yunwan continued. "You should strive to ensure that even when I'm not around, the courtyard is managed as efficiently as when the mistress is present."

In the future, she would have to teach Cuiqin how to manage things properly.

Cuiqin hadn't dealt with such complicated matters before. She nodded quietly, pondering over Yunwan's words.

Meanwhile, Yunwan was already thinking about her marriage with Qi Lingheng.

Inside the room, Xiruo asked Yunwan, "Miss, are you planning to take Cuiqin as a dowry maid?"

Yunwan nodded and said, "Since Grandmother already knows about my situation, if I leave too cleanly, Grandmother and Father would feel uncomfortable. I don't want to appear too heartless."

"Taking Cuiqin is a good idea," Yunwan agreed. 

Xiruo also liked Cuiqin, saying, "It's fortunate that you chose Cuiqin in advance. From now on, Lin Manor won't be able to find someone like her."

Yunwan smiled. That was unlikely. Whenever there was an opportunity, Lin Manor would definitely try to find someone. But these were minor issues. What she was most concerned about now was another matter.

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"If the Empress Dowager agrees to the marriage between the prince and I, the prince's grand wedding... I'm afraid we'll have to return to the capital."

Faced with her worries, Lin Yunwan felt uneasy. She closed her eyes and thought of her mother and brother, missing them dearly. But now, to face the Empress and the potential storm of being recognized, she wasn't confident.

Xiruo, sensing her apprehension, softly said, "Isn't the Prince there?"

Lin Yunwan smiled.

If even Qi Lingheng wasn't afraid, what was she afraid of? In the future, as husband and wife, they would face challenges together, be it joy or difficulty.

"Thank you, Ru'er," Lin Yunwan said gently.

Xiruo smiled back. "Miss, you're too kind."

Despite her worries, Lin Yunwan began to feel anticipation for becoming Qi Lingheng's wife. Her heart was filled with hope and courage for the future.

Xiruo went out smoothly to deliver her letter and even brought back a letter from Qi Lingheng.

Lin Yunwan opened it and smiled lightly.

How can the Prince be such an unconventional person? Asking her if she's in a hurry to marry him. What's the rush for her? He only mentioned it briefly, saying he understood and asked her not to worry about it. Just by looking at the handwriting on the letter, Lin Yunwan could imagine his carefree attitude, not taking the Lin family seriously.

"Bring me my embroidery frame," she said.

She had been playing the zither these days. Xiruo brought the embroidery frame and asked, "Aren't you going to play the zither?"

Lin Yunwan threaded the needle and chuckled helplessly, "The Prince wants a purse."

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"He said other men all have one." Meaning, he should have one too.

"I've already taken his private seal, so I should return him something." There was no other way to deal with him.

Lin Yunwan chose a piece she had previously made with various patterns and embroidered the design for the purse.

~

In early August, visitors arrived in the capital. Officials from the Ministry of Rites came to the Lin Residence for the betrothal.

The marriage was finally settled, and the news of Prince Huan's wedding spread throughout Jiangqian, causing a sensation.

Rumors were flying everywhere.

"The girl from the Lin family is really lucky. She fell into the water and was saved by the Prince, and now she's becoming a Princess!"

"Which girl from the Lin family?"

"The one from the second wife's side."

As for how many young ladies there are in the second wife's side and which one it is, people outside the Lin Residence are unaware.

The Lin Residence was bustling with activity, but Madam Zheng had become visibly thinner.

She was so angry that her complexion had turned pale, and she continued scolding, "This despicable woman! She deliberately harmed my Jiao'er! If it weren't for her luring Jiao'er over, Prince Huan would have been marrying my Jiao'er!"

Since the incident of falling into the water, Fan Mama had lost her spirit.

She didn't want to offend the Princess Huan. She simply listened to her Madam's scolding without a word.

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Moreover, she had a vague feeling that even if the Eldest Miss wasn't the Princess Consort, Second Miss couldn't compete with the Eldest Miss.

Madam Zheng suddenly stood up, gritting her teeth, "No... Why should she be the Princess Huan? My Jiao'er shouldn't marry Wenhai either. Something must be wrong. It should be the other way around!"

She was truly losing her mind.

Fan Mama advised, "Madam, things have come to this point. You shouldn't..."

Madam Zheng glared at her, "What do you know!"

If her stepdaughter wanted to settle scores in the future, she wouldn't seek her biological father or the people of the Lin Residence. She would only come after her, the stepmother. Would she and her daughter have good days ahead?

"When will the officials from the Ministry of Rites come to inquire about the name?"

Madam Zheng had a headache. She hadn't gone to see Old Madam Lin, but such news should have spread throughout the mansion.

Fan Mama was also very concerned about this matter. Everyone in Jiangqian was paying attention, so how could she not be concerned?

She replied, "Madam, it's said that they'll come after the Mid-Autumn Festival, around the 16th."

Madam Zheng was taken aback, "So soon?" Marriages involving princes usually proceeded slowly.

Fan Mama said, "Perhaps the date of the 16th is considered auspicious this year!"

Madam Zheng started thinking about other matters, murmuring, "Naming ceremony on the 16th..."

The naming ceremony involves officials from the Ministry of Rites coming to inquire about the birth mother and the birth details of the future princess. What if they were to inquire about her daughter instead? She could send her daughter's birth details over. 

The thought made her heart skip a beat. 

Regardless, for the sake of her daughter and herself, she must give it a try. 

Madam Zheng went to discuss with Lin Huabin.

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